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First refusal
Solicitors Journal

First refusal

When is it unreasonable for a creditor to refuse an offer to secure debt? A recent case provides helpful guidance for both debtors and creditors, says Kathryn James
Speak no evil
Solicitors Journal

Speak no evil

Is the right to freedom of speech eroding the contempt of court rules? Paul Denham reports
The game's up
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The game's up

Ambush marketing strategies in high-profile sports tournaments are becoming more creative, but there are several remedies available to event sponsors, says Sarah Williams
Caution to the wind
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Caution to the wind

A caution may sound like a friendly warning, but in reality accepting one amounts to an admission of guilt and can have unintended consequences, says David Rhodes
Update: family
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Update: family

Lynne Passmore considers the outlook for unmarried couples after Kernott, post-separation income, arrears under a maintenance pending suit order and whether a clean break is possible when a family business is involved
Update: housing
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Update: housing

Giles Peaker reflects on what the new government means for the Tenants Services Authority, the private rental sector and assured shorthold tenancies, the continuing uncertainty over tenancy deposit schemes, and the public law defence
Icing on the cupcake
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Icing on the cupcake

Nigella Lawson has a pretty naff pet name for the group of personal staff and friends who enable her to be a successful working mother: 'Team Cupcake'.